SPECIAL COMMISSION Assembly wonders about its role Will wait to assert itself By David Still II dstill@barnstablepatriot.com One way or another, the Assembly of Delegates will look to assert itself on the work of the Special Commission on County Governance. The Assembly has made reports on the special com- mission a standing item at recent meetings, and spends considerable time talking about its work and possible implications. The special commission is the creation of the county commissioners , who cre- ated the group in response to public calls for a look at the county's structure with respect to efficient govern- ment. The Assembly has been wary of the special commis- sion since its first mention at a League of Women Vot- ers forum in January 2011. A recommendation made then by the Cape Cod Busi- ness Roundtable called for eliminatingtheAssemblyand growing the board of county commissioners. The special commission has yet to actually take up the topic of governance directly, although it has seen several recommendations forwarded to it, all following in some fashion the template laid out by the Business Round- table, with a smaller elected board, electedregionally,and a stronger administrator/ executive. Speaker Ron Bergstrom of Chatham and Falmouth Delegate Julia Taylor serve on the special commission Making a day on the water accessibleto all Non-profit forming to serve all sailors By David Still II dstill@barnstablepatriot.com An organization mapping out plans to make the waters of Barnstable and Cape Cod accessible to all set a course to achieve non-profit status to fulfill that mission. Sail Cape Cod is described as an "organization under develop- ment by a steering committee of avid sailors and community leaders." "One of the great ironies on Cape Cod is that we are sur- rounded by water, yet so very many of our residents have no accessto it," Sail Cape CodPresi- dent Charles McLaughlin said. "We want to leave no one on the beach , literally and figuratively, who wants access to the beautiful waters that surround us." The Hyannis-based group 's mission is to "increase on-water access to the bays, beaches and ocean around the Cape for per- sons of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds , and physical and developmental abilities, includ- ing youngsters and teens, seniors, disabled individuals, and return- ing veterans." McLaughlin, who serves as an assistant Barnstable Town Attorney, is familiar with chari- table work through sailing. He is a member and officer of the Figawi, Inc., which runs the annual Figawi race and charity ball. He's also served as chair- man of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound. Two years ago, McLaughlin appeared informally before the Barnstable Community Pres- ervation Committee with an outline for a nonprofit sailing program in Barnstable. At the time, the organization had yet to be formalized , but the intent was to form a non-profit , hire an executive director and fundraise. All of those are in the works, as well as the concept for a long- term lease of town land to build a dock and a place to call home. In a Feb. 16 phone interview, McLaughlin said that having its own facility is still a goal, but a longer-term one. Sail Cape Cod did have a request for assistance with boat acquisition before the CPC, but \ ; LUCINDA HARRISON PHOTO READY TO GO -The Sail Cape God community sailing program launched itself at the Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod last weekend, and put the public on notice that it is looking for donations ,planned giving, sponsorship, volunteers and more. (L-R) Mike Trovato, Deb Blanchette and Sue Nickerson staffed the table and are among those serving on the group's steering committee. that will be shelved in light of the number of boat donations the organization has received. McLaughlin said that the fund- raising focus has shifted to get- ting certified instructors. ; He also said the organization is taking the advice from a similar group on Nantucket , "Do it small and do it really well." The Barnstable Recreation CONTINUED ON PAGE A:5 A day of conversation and company at Foxwoods ...and some gambling, too By David Still II dstiil@barnstablepatriot com DAVID STILL II PHOTO WHO HAD A GOOD TIME? - One of two busloads headed away from Foxwoods, many with pockets a little lighter, but enriched by the experience. Two buses, one named "I Love Lucy" the other "The Honeymooners," left the Barnstable Senior Cen- ter Valentine 's Day for a day of conversation and company at Foxwoods Casino ... oh, and for a little gambling, too. Arriving about 9:30 a.m. after a two-hour trip, those on the tour get more than six hours at the casino. Many stick to the penny slots, some at higher stakes machines and others will head to the bingo hall or other games. While hitting a jackpot of any size is welcomed, striking it rich isn't the entire point of the excursion. For Dennis Ladino of Hyannis and his wife, Susan, it's an opportunity to take some time for themselves. They are caregivers for a family member and the trip provides a respite. Ladino said he's not much of a gambler, but wUl spend some time and money at the slots. He sets a limit, sticks to it and otherwise enjoys the time and company. They 've also done other trips arranged by the I center 's Travel Club director Karyn Wendell, including a recent outing to see the Rock- ettes in Boston. For Laurie Fogel and her mother Carol Stojak of Mar- stons Mills, it's a fun time to- gether Fogel volunteers at the CONTINUED ON PAGE A 10 Misty morning at Keyes Beach Sean Cassidy paints the Music of the Soul A&E A&E: Pope John Paul boys hoops make tourney ..., B:3 SPORTS: Steinway's pianos are grand at Hyannis library. BM VILLAGE: UP FRONT Battle lines being drawn on Centerville creek Some waterways are described as mighty but it would be a stretch to give that label to Cedar Swamp Creek in Centerville. However, a proposal for a house to be built touching its banks is causing a mighty concern to abutters and neighbors in the historic section of the village. A:3 OPINION GAUVIN:Councilors did the right thing asking for information,input in zoning case Two weeks ago,Town Council- ors Debra Dagwan, Ann Canedy and Jennifer Cullum publicly responded to repeated pleas by two aggrieved property owners to inquire into the zoning case of 181 School St. in Cotuit. (See columns of Jan. 6, 13 and 20 for background.) A:6 i BUSINESS : Hitting the Wall, ! and liking it It's like being dropped inside I a video game. Black lights cast I their hue turning everything you | are wearingbrightwhite,yellow or ; green, loud music and electronic ': whirringnoisespulsatearoundyou : on the darkened battlefield. A:8 \ VILLAGES ; Steinway's pianos ; are grand "Everyone remembers their first ; Steinway," believes Boston piano ! expert Philip Schoonmaker. B:1 I SPORTS ; Clippers nip Raiders In every good athletic event, : victory often comes down to that : lucky shot. On Feb. 14, that shot \ belonged to Falmouth as the Clip- • pers defeated the Barnstable Red : Raiders 54-53. B:3 Arts & Entertainment Back Section Business A:8 Classifieds _ A4E:18-19 ClassroomRambles A:5 Events AiE:4 Editorials A:6 Legals A&E15-18 MovieListings A&E:2 Obituaries B2 Op-Ed A:7 SeniorSense B:6 Sports - B:3 Weather MO INSIDE THIS WEEK , OCR Text: SPECIAL COMMISSION Assembly wonders about its role Will wait to assert itself By David Still II dstill@barnstablepatriot.com One way or another, the Assembly of Delegates will look to assert itself on the work of the Special Commission on County Governance. The Assembly has made reports on the special com- mission a standing item at recent meetings, and spends considerable time talking about its work and possible implications. The special commission is the creation of the county commissioners , who cre- ated the group in response to public calls for a look at the county's structure with respect to efficient govern- ment. The Assembly has been wary of the special commis- sion since its first mention at a League of Women Vot- ers forum in January 2011. A recommendation made then by the Cape Cod Busi- ness Roundtable called for eliminatingtheAssemblyand growing the board of county commissioners. The special commission has yet to actually take up the topic of governance directly, although it has seen several recommendations forwarded to it, all following in some fashion the template laid out by the Business Round- table, with a smaller elected board, electedregionally,and a stronger administrator/ executive. Speaker Ron Bergstrom of Chatham and Falmouth Delegate Julia Taylor serve on the special commission Making a day on the water accessibleto all Non-profit forming to serve all sailors By David Still II dstill@barnstablepatriot.com An organization mapping out plans to make the waters of Barnstable and Cape Cod accessible to all set a course to achieve non-profit status to fulfill that mission. Sail Cape Cod is described as an "organization under develop- ment by a steering committee of avid sailors and community leaders." "One of the great ironies on Cape Cod is that we are sur- rounded by water, yet so very many of our residents have no accessto it," Sail Cape CodPresi- dent Charles McLaughlin said. "We want to leave no one on the beach , literally and figuratively, who wants access to the beautiful waters that surround us." The Hyannis-based group 's mission is to "increase on-water access to the bays, beaches and ocean around the Cape for per- sons of all ages, socio-economic backgrounds , and physical and developmental abilities, includ- ing youngsters and teens, seniors, disabled individuals, and return- ing veterans." McLaughlin, who serves as an assistant Barnstable Town Attorney, is familiar with chari- table work through sailing. He is a member and officer of the Figawi, Inc., which runs the annual Figawi race and charity ball. He's also served as chair- man of the Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound. Two years ago, McLaughlin appeared informally before the Barnstable Community Pres- ervation Committee with an outline for a nonprofit sailing program in Barnstable. At the time, the organization had yet to be formalized , but the intent was to form a non-profit , hire an executive director and fundraise. All of those are in the works, as well as the concept for a long- term lease of town land to build a dock and a place to call home. In a Feb. 16 phone interview, McLaughlin said that having its own facility is still a goal, but a longer-term one. Sail Cape Cod did have a request for assistance with boat acquisition before the CPC, but \ ; LUCINDA HARRISON PHOTO READY TO GO -The Sail Cape God community sailing program launched itself at the Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod last weekend, and put the public on notice that it is looking for donations ,planned giving, sponsorship, volunteers and more. (L-R) Mike Trovato, Deb Blanchette and Sue Nickerson staffed the table and are among those serving on the group's steering committee. that will be shelved in light of the number of boat donations the organization has received. McLaughlin said that the fund- raising focus has shifted to get- ting certified instructors. ; He also said the organization is taking the advice from a similar group on Nantucket , "Do it small and do it really well." The Barnstable Recreation CONTINUED ON PAGE A:5 A day of conversation and company at Foxwoods ...and some gambling, too By David Still II dstiil@barnstablepatriot com DAVID STILL II PHOTO WHO HAD A GOOD TIME? - One of two busloads headed away from Foxwoods, many with pockets a little lighter, but enriched by the experience. Two buses, one named "I Love Lucy" the other "The Honeymooners," left the Barnstable Senior Cen- ter Valentine 's Day for a day of conversation and company at Foxwoods Casino ... oh, and for a little gambling, too. Arriving about 9:30 a.m. after a two-hour trip, those on the tour get more than six hours at the casino. Many stick to the penny slots, some at higher stakes machines and others will head to the bingo hall or other games. While hitting a jackpot of any size is welcomed, striking it rich isn't the entire point of the excursion. For Dennis Ladino of Hyannis and his wife, Susan, it's an opportunity to take some time for themselves. They are caregivers for a family member and the trip provides a respite. Ladino said he's not much of a gambler, but wUl spend some time and money at the slots. He sets a limit, sticks to it and otherwise enjoys the time and company. They 've also done other trips arranged by the I center 's Travel Club director Karyn Wendell, including a recent outing to see the Rock- ettes in Boston. For Laurie Fogel and her mother Carol Stojak of Mar- stons Mills, it's a fun time to- gether Fogel volunteers at the CONTINUED ON PAGE A 10 Misty morning at Keyes Beach Sean Cassidy paints the Music of the Soul A&E A&E: Pope John Paul boys hoops make tourney ..., B:3 SPORTS: Steinway's pianos are grand at Hyannis library. BM VILLAGE: UP FRONT Battle lines being drawn on Centerville creek Some waterways are described as mighty but it would be a stretch to give that label to Cedar Swamp Creek in Centerville. However, a proposal for a house to be built touching its banks is causing a mighty concern to abutters and neighbors in the historic section of the village. A:3 OPINION GAUVIN:Councilors did the right thing asking for information,input in zoning case Two weeks ago,Town Council- ors Debra Dagwan, Ann Canedy and Jennifer Cullum publicly responded to repeated pleas by two aggrieved property owners to inquire into the zoning case of 181 School St. in Cotuit. (See columns of Jan. 6, 13 and 20 for background.) A:6 i BUSINESS : Hitting the Wall, ! and liking it It's like being dropped inside I a video game. Black lights cast I their hue turning everything you | are wearingbrightwhite,yellow or ; green, loud music and electronic ': whirringnoisespulsatearoundyou : on the darkened battlefield. A:8 \ VILLAGES ; Steinway's pianos ; are grand "Everyone remembers their first ; Steinway," believes Boston piano ! expert Philip Schoonmaker. B:1 I SPORTS ; Clippers nip Raiders In every good athletic event, : victory often comes down to that : lucky shot. On Feb. 14, that shot \ belonged to Falmouth as the Clip- • pers defeated the Barnstable Red : Raiders 54-53. 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